Get Live Disneyland and MouseWait updates on Facebook - go here and click Like.

Check out our new unFORECAST here and get the scoop on crowd forecasts, events, and more!

Thanks for posting live Disneyland pictures and news in the Lounge!

MAGIC MORNING Disneyland Park: Guests with a 3+ day ticket can choose ONE day for early entry Tues, Thu, or Sat. EXTRA MAGIC HOURS for Resort Hotel Guests: Disneyland Park, Tue, Thu, Sat. California Adventure (including Cars Land) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. Radiator Springs Racers is open during early entry, but Fastpasses are not available during this time. More info here.

Does anyone have tips on preparing a very shy 2-year-old for character interactions? We are starting our trip with a character breakfast, and I really want him to enjoy it, but his 'stranger danger' sensor seems to be in overdrive recently 😕

I just took my 2 year old to Disney World. We ate at 3 character dining restaurants and met multiple characters but he wouldn't go near any of them like my big girl did. It wasn't until our final day that he hugged Pooh! I would suggest trying as much as he'll let you. If he's terrified then he obviously might not get over that during your trip but he should be less and less fearful with each one he meets. Hold him standing next to the character! Ease into it! Have fun! - MamalovesMinnie
15.0 #7641 8:13AM

My granddaughter is 2 1/2 now and is finally wanting to approach the characters. Up until last week she was only willing to look at them from a distance. I suggest just letting your little go at his/her own pace, just whatever they're comfortable with. - DisneyGrandma
788.5 #205 8:21AM

My husband was worried our daughter would be afraid on our first trip when she was about 20 months (she was scared to death of the Chick Fil A cow for a while). She loved them though and gave kisses to everyone. I think it was because we watched all the cartoons and movies. So she saw her shows coming to life. I would suggest watching as many disney things as you can. My niece was terrified her first time though but she didn't watch them as much. The characters are really good about keeping their distance if they know someone is afraid. - warchanted
167.1 #2342 9:38AM

Dont push your kid up on them when they dont want to be. Its annoying and the characters dont like it either plus it makes them hate them more - Dave
12205.8 #2 10:12AM

A HUGE thank you to mxprincess399! I just received my Secret Santa gift and it is absolutely perfect! I love everything about it. I also want to add a big thank you to Goofymom77 for organizing everything.

Yay! I'm glad you like it. I had fun shopping for you. I'm glad the Mickey gingerbread cookie made it in one piece. - MXPrincess399
714.1 #230 3:09PM

I am having an absolutely lousy day! Anyone have good news to share? A funny joke to tell? Something that makes you ridiculously happy? I want to hear about it.... AND GO!

I wish I could turn my funny back on...I'm still all weepy after typing a reply to Dave's post 😥💦💦. Sorry you're day is lousy. You can read my post from last night when I noticed blocking wasn't working...maybe you could get a few chuckles from it. - Linzee
956.7 #168 1:54PM

You ever hear the one about the chicken and the goat? Me either, but I totally just saved a bundle on my car insurance. I hope your day goes better. - BeatleMike
567.9 #319 2:31PM

I had a pretty good routine down to go jogging everyday with my baby in the stroller, but it's not working out so well with the colder weather. How do you get your workout in during the winter? Trying to decide if joining a gym is the best option.... Just found out a friend will be joining me in running the 2015 Tinkerbell Half! Since I've got awhile to train, I really want to try and add the 10k More...

It's a bummer, isn't it? I spend a lot more time in the gym during the winter. I prefer going outside, but with less daylight and icy/rainy/snowy weather, I just don't get as many outdoor runs done. And it's unsafe (we have critters like raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, deer, etc. even on residential streets and I wouldn't want to run into any of them by myself with my dog after dark). I'd love to say I power through outdoor runs, rain or shine, but I just don't. I figure that if I end up on a treadmill on a rainy day or before/after work, then that's better than not going at all. So, in my experience, having a gym membership is very valuable because I wouldn't be able to run on my work days otherwise. Most gyms have a child care option, too. Great news about Tink 2015! Hopefully I'll run that one, too! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
569.4 #318 7:01PM

icy/rainy/snowy weather? I thought you lived in OC? My weather's good all year (my favorite time to walk in the park is when it rains because no one's there), but with my dog getting older I'm finding that I'm not getting much exercise benefit from the walks. Time to get back on my eliptical! (but then where would I dry my underwear?) - msdizmaui 634.6 #276 11:08PM

I wish I lived in Orange County! We are up north in the fog and cold, lol. Hopefully some day I will land a job near DL! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 569.4 #318 11:30PM

Seattle. Snow isn't really a problem, which is nice, but it still gets pretty cold and then there's also the rain... - Geekery 409.0 #487 9:45PM

I LOVE Seattle! I was going to move there about 5 years ago but people talked me out of it - said that I wouldn't be able to handle the gloomyness. I still wonder if I made a mistake and should have just gone! (I almost put an offer in on a house in Auburn!). - msdizmaui 634.6 #276 1:14AM

I actually don't mind the weather at all. It isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be. And the rain sure makes for some gorgeous scenery! The only problem is the colder weather makes it much easier for me to find an excuse to stay inside. 😁 - Geekery 409.0 #487 6:26AM

After returning from a 3 week trip, I had a GREAT day at the mailbox! I received a RAK from the ever-awesome willierose, and even got a bonus Halloween pin, thank you! I also got my Jungle Cruise Ticket to Tour set that I ordered off eBay since I have zero self-control. 😄

A little more info for the 2014 attraction poster calendar BBM posted about was published on the Disney Barks Blog yesterday. Each poster is perforated and can be removed for framing! They are available for purchase at Main Street Photo Supply, Elias and Co., and World of Disney. Also available online starting Monday (great news for us out-of-towners)!

Yay! I made it into the top 5 for the week. I know it's not a big deal for most, but being from Seattle, it's hard for me to contribute much to the lounge. So happy I was able to make a trip to Disneyland this week and update wait times and post photos.